The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 29,500
 BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 318i
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
182.4 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.07 %
BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
N55-B30
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
190 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

▶ REPLAY
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
611 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
611 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
149.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data